"International trade of giraffes will now be regulated, but habitat loss and bush meat poaching remain the predominant threats to the species."
"Giraffes are a threatened species and many of their populations are endangered and declining.
But until now, no international regulations governed their trade. On Thursday, at a conference in Geneva, countries overwhelmingly agreed to add giraffes to the list of animals protected by the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES.
While trade in giraffes will still be allowed, countries will be required to take measures to ensure it does not detrimentally affect populations."
Rachel Nuwer reports for the New York Times August 23, 2019.
SEE ALSO:
"Near-Total Ban Imposed On Sending Wild African Elephants To Zoos" (Guardian)
"Namibia Considers Withdrawal From Wildlife Convention Unless Rhino Trade Eased" (Reuters)
"Giraffe Trade To Be Monitored, Strictly Regulated" (Mongabay)
"Wildlife Summit Votes Down Plan To Allow Sale Of Huge Ivory Stockpile" (Guardian)
"CITES Votes To Ban Trade In Endangered Otters" (France 24)
"Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood" (NPR)
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